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Among the Washington Capitals’ worst deals entering the 2026-27 season are two new free-agent contracts and Pierre-Luc Dubois’ extension signed in 2023.

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The Seattle Kraken have spent the past several months searching for a star, and the Vancouver Canucks appear increasingly motivated to move one. Between the two Pacific Northwest clubs sits Shane Wright, a 22-year-old centre whose representatives have asked Seattle to find him a new team.

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Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois, Rasmus Sandin Leave With Injury

The Washington Capitals lost two important players during Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Center Pierre-Luc Dubois sustained an upper-body injury after crashing into the boards on the first goal of the game, while defenseman Rasmus Sandin was helped off the ice with a lower-body injury later in the game.

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Capitals’ Dubois exits game against Penguins with upper-body injury

The Washington Capitals announced during their game on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins that center Pierre-Luc Dubois suffered an upper-body injury and would not return.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Capitals’ Dubois ejected after tackling Blues’ Thomas

A rather reckless play led to a veteran being sent to the showers early. During a game between the Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night, Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois was ejected from the game after tackling Blues forward Robert Thomas.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 28

Capitals aim for season sweep of Canadiens in 'crucial' game

Pierre-Luc Dubois will look to continue his impressive return from injury when the Washington Capitals visit the Montreal Canadiens in a battle of Eastern Conference playoff contenders on Saturday night.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / February 27

Pierre-Luc Dubois scores twice as Capitals edge Golden Knights

Pierre-Luc Dubois scored two goals and had an assist and Logan Thompson made 24 saves to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / February 5

Pierre-Luc Dubois scores in return as Capitals power past Predators

Jakob Chychrun scored twice in a three-point performance and Pierre-Luc Dubois netted one goal and one assist in his first game in more than three months to lead the host Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / February 5

Capitals F Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to lineup after 47-game absence

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will return Thursday against the visiting Nashville Predators after missing 47 games following surgery to repair injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, the team said.

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Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Washington Capitals Activate Pierre-Luc Dubois

The Washington Capitals announced today that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois has been activated off injured reserve and will play tonight. Dubois has not played since October and has been recovering from abdominal surgery that he underwent in early November.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / February 5

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to lineup after 47 game absence

The Washington Capitals are getting a boost to their lineup right before the Olympic break, as center Pierre-Luc Dubois is set to return to the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Nashville Predators.

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Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / January 26

Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to practice as Caps prep for Kraken

The Washington Capitals, trying to surge back into playoff positioning before the Olympic break, had a welcome participant Monday at practice. Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois, who has missed 42 games since undergoing surgery on Nov.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

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Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois Out 3–4 Months After Surgery

The Washington Capitals announced that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will be sidelined for three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / November 9

Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois has surgery, out 3-4 months

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will be sidelined three to four months after he underwent surgery to address injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, the team announced Sunday.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out for extended period

The Washington Capitals have received bad news on center Pierre-Luc Dubois’ lower-body injury.

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Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois Out Long-Term With Injury

According to head coach Spencer Carbery, center Pierre-Luc Dubois is going to be out for an extended period of time. The coach shared with the media that the team is still evaluating whether Dubois needs surgery, but the forward won’t be back for some time, regardless.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out for ‘extended period of time’ with lower-body injury

One of the veterans on the Washington Capitals roster is going to be on the shelf for the foreseeable future. When speaking to the media on Monday, head coach Spencer Carbery revealed that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will be out “extended period of time,” due to a lower-body injury.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois is ready to return from injury

Dubois wound up missing a little more than two weeks with a lower-body injury.

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Washington Capitals will be without one of their top forwards for the next few days. Pierre-Luc Dubois will be out for Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a lower-body injury, according to The Washington Post reporter Bailey Johnson.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Capitals center out day-to-day with lower-body injury

Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois will not play Tuesday against the Lightning due to a lower-body injury, head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed.

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Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 5, 2025

Pierre-Luc Dubois backs up Capitals HC's lofty comments with recent play

When the Washington Capitals traded for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois in June, they hoped another change in scenery would kick-start his career and help him reach his potential.

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Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / September 10, 2024

Capitals acquisition's comments about past failures are sign of growth

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